Port of Drogheda (IEDRO): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Drogheda (UN/LOCODE IEDRO) is a very small river (basins) harbor located in Ireland, on the Irish Sea. It sits at 53.7167° N, 6.3000° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth near 1.8 m, cargo pier depths around 6.2 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk, oil terminal facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- River (Basins)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Irish Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Ireland
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Drogheda
Where is Port of Drogheda located?
Port of Drogheda is a seaport located in Ireland, on the Irish Sea. Its coordinates are 53.7167° N, 6.3000° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Drogheda?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Drogheda is IEDRO — country code IE, location code DRO.
How deep is Port of Drogheda?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Drogheda has a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 1.8 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.2 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Drogheda?
Port of Drogheda reports a maximum draft of 6.5 m, a maximum length of 130 m, a maximum beam of 17 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Drogheda require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Drogheda.
What type of harbor is Port of Drogheda?
Port of Drogheda is classified as a river (basins) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Drogheda have?
Port of Drogheda is recorded as offering solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk, oil terminal facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Drogheda are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #34025), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →